Category Manager – Hard FM

Bramwith Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A procurement consultancy is seeking an experienced Category Manager – Hard FM to lead initiatives that drive value in the UK & Ireland. You will optimize supplier performance, manage procurement projects, and align strategies with organizational goals. Ideal candidates have 3-6 years in category management, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time position offers growth in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Hard FM subcontractors.
• Ability to work in a matrix, multicultural environment.
• Deep-dive reviews on FM accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Hard FM category strategies.
• Lead tendering and sourcing activity.
• Optimise supplier performance.
• Conduct market benchmarking.
• Ensure contractual and legal compliance.
• Provide spend and performance analysis.

Skills

3-6 years’ experience in buying or category management

Skilled in procurement tenders

Supplier management

Contract implementation

Excel and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercially focused

Understanding of Construction procurement

Education

CIPS / ISM or equivalent

Job description

Our client are seeking an experienced Category Manager – Hard FM to lead sourcing, tendering, and supplier management initiatives that deliver compliance, efficiency, and long‑term value.

You’ll manage supplier performance, lead procurement projects, and work closely with key stakeholders across the UK & Ireland to align category strategies with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Hard FM category strategies that drive value and performance.
• Lead tendering and sourcing activity, ensuring robust due diligence and governance.
• Optimise supplier performance and embed continuous improvement.
• Conduct market benchmarking to maintain competitiveness and best practice.
• Ensure full contractual and legal compliance, including risk assessments and documentation.
• Provide spend and performance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate across category, finance, and operational teams to align objectives.
• Support income, aged debt, and rebate management activities.

Experience & Skills

• 3-6 years’ experience in buying or category management within Hard FM.
• Skilled in procurement tenders, supplier management, and contract implementation.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills; confident presenting data and insights.
• Proven ability to work in a matrix, multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ideally working towards CIPS / ISM or equivalent.
• Commercially focused with solid financial acumen.
• Deep-dive reviews on FM accounts.
• Category experience in Lifts, Fire & Security, Water Treatment, Electrical Wholesalers, etc.
• Managing Hard FM subcontractors.
• Understanding of Construction and Civils project procurement.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Facilities Services

This is an opportunity to make a real impact — shaping category strategy, improving supplier performance, and driving value across a critical Hard FM portfolio. They offer a collaborative culture, professional development, and the chance to influence procurement across the UK & Ireland.

If you are interested, please send an updated CV through the link or email a word version of your CV to [e-mail]